
Blackpool Tower - Wikipedia
Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire, England, which was opened to the public on 14 May 1894. When it opened, Blackpool Tower was the tallest man-made structure in the …
Blackpool Tower | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica
Nov 27, 2025 · Blackpool Tower, tourist attraction and regional landmark in the seaside resort town of Blackpool, Lancashire, England, U.K. Blackpool Tower, rising to a height of 518 feet (158 m), was …
How tall is Blackpool Tower? - Woodhouse Hotel
Oct 13, 2025 · Quick answer: Blackpool Tower is 518 feet tall (about 158 metres). That figure refers to the full height from the Promenade to the top, including the flagpole.
Blackpool Tower - Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Blackpool Tower is a tourist attraction in Blackpool, Lancashire. Opened to the public in 1894, the 518ft (158m) tall structure is the 120th tallest freestanding tower in the world.
The Blackpool Tower
For a truly spectacular view of Blackpool, you need to head to the top of the tower. At 518ft tall, you’ll be pleased to know that there are lifts to the summit, where superb panoramic views await.
BBC - Seven Wonders
Built between 1891-1894, the tower is 518 foot high and is a grade one listed building. Blackpool Tower was inspired by the Eiffel Tower in Paris. Its architects were Maxwell and Tuke of...
History of the Tower | The Blackpool Tower
The original tender for the Blackpool Tower itself had been £42,000, but extra steel was needed to make it perfectly safe and this raised the figure to about £65,000
How long is 523.8333 feet? | The Measure of Things
How long is 523.8333 feet? Comparisons against Blackpool Tower, The Seventeenth hole of Pebble Beach, The Singapore Flyer (Ferris wheel), The Spring Temple Buddha, The Washington …
Blackpool Tower | A Visitor's Guide to Blackpool Tower - Choosewhere
Blackpool Tower is one of the most iconic landmarks in the United Kingdom, located in the heart of the seaside resort town of Blackpool, Lancashire. Officially opened to the public in 1894, the tower was …
Blackpool Tower | Lancashire Coast
The Blackpool Tower was opened in the 1890s and is 158m (518 feet 9 inches) high to the top of the flag pole. However, due to incorrect painting, it started to corrode and was nearly demolished.